Overview
Stone County Utility Authority Wiggins Regional WWTF serves approximately 3,555 people in Stone County, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
The Stone County Utility Authority Wiggins Regional WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stone County, Mississippi, serving a population of about 3,555 residents. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the Stone County Utility Authority, providing essential sanitation services to the community. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Pascagoula River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and recreational water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Pascagoula River, one of the last free-flowing river systems in the contiguous United States. The Pascagoula River basin supports a rich diversity of fish, mussels, and other aquatic species, and its coastal marshes provide critical habitat for migratory birds and marine life. The plant's effluent management is crucial for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Cobb Road in Stone County, Mississippi, near the town of Wiggins. It serves the surrounding community as part of the regional wastewater system.
The plant serves approximately 3,555 residents in Stone County, Mississippi, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Pascagoula River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The discharge is regulated under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
Small plants in Mississippi often use lagoon systems or activated sludge processes to achieve secondary treatment. These systems are designed to meet EPA secondary treatment standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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